How to become a private investigator in Colorado
Colorado has no statewide private investigator license. Here is what it takes to work as a private investigator in Colorado, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Colorado law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Colorado private investigator license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. No state license. Colorado's private investigator licensing ended when the 2020 sunset continuation bill (HB20-1207) was vetoed; the state program closed in 2021. |
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Steps to become a private investigator in Colorado
- Confirm there is no state PI license in Colorado
- Check city and county business license rules where you will work
- Register your business with the Colorado Secretary of State if you form a company
- Build investigative skills and experience before taking clients
How do you check a private investigator's license in Colorado?
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.